11/8/10

GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Stronger than Sin by Caridad Pinero

Description

Dr. Liliana Carrera nearly lost her life to Wardwell scientists. She won't let them harm other innocent victims, like her new patient, Jesse Bradford. The former pro athlete had the best hands in the NFL . . . until an injury forced him to undergo Wardwell's experimental gene therapy. Now Jesse's gorgeous body is superhuman-but his strength comes at a price.

With Wardwell threatening his family, Jesse can't tell Liliana all he knows. Yet he can't resist her compassion . . . or her healing, erotic touch. As their passion flares, Jesse's body becomes dangerous and volatile. For evil men are plotting to change the face of humanity-and will destroy whoever stands in their way.

From the Author

Dear Friends,

Thank you for the marvelous reception you gave to Sins of the Flesh. Your many letters and reviews were truly appreciated and I hope you will enjoy the next book - Stronger Than Sin - even more.

When Mick's sister, Dr. Liliana Carrera, walked onto the scene in the first book, I knew she had to get her own story. Her caring, loyalty to her brother and inner strength made her a special character. I had no doubt that a story where Liliana was the heroine would be emotionally compelling and filled with passion.  Such an intense and determined heroine demanded not only a sexy hero, but a strong one.

Jesse Bradford immediately came to mind. Inspired by the many sexy surfer types I encounter on my walks along the beach, Jesse was born and bred on the Jersey Shore. A former football player who had to leave the game he loves due to a crippling bone disease, he is a man who has lost his way, but is honorable, caring and compassionate. Jesse just needs to meet the right woman to guide him back to the right path in his life.

I fell in love with Jesse and Liliana and hope you will as well.  I'm also very happy to say that the SINS series will continue as the expanded SIN HUNTER series with The Lost (August 2011) and The Claimed (Spring 2012).

To celebrate the release of Stronger Than Sin when it hits shelves on October 26th, I'm having the ARE YOU STRONG ENOUGH? party and contest.  Visit caridad.com to find out how you can possibly win a Sony E-reader, $25 gift card or an assortment of other goodies!  We'll also be having some other surprises for you, including special pricing on SINS OF THE FLESH e-book.

Thank you for your support.
Caridad

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Caridad PiƱeiro wrote her first novel in the fifth grade when her teacher assigned a project: write a book for a class lending library. Her love of writing continued through high school, college and law school. Shortly after the birth of her daughter, her passion for the written word led to a determination to publish and share the stories she loved with others. In 1999, Caridad's first novel was released and a decade later, she is the author of more than twenty-five novels and novellas. Caridad hopes to continue to share her stories with readers all over the world for years to come. When not writing, Caridad is an attorney, wife and mother to an aspiring writer and fashionista. 

Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Forever; Original edition (November 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446543845
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446543842
 MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT
I am so sad I didn't read the first book in this series,  Sins of the Flesh, since I fell in love with the characters and writing style of Caridad Pinero.  I don't think that I was completely lost though because the first chapter brought me up to date on the details.  This one can really stand alone as far as plot goes.  I picked right up on the action and pretty much read this one straight through.  I think this is more urban fantasy than paranormal since ex football player, Jesse is infected with a mutated gene from a mad scientist at Wardwell.  Lilianna is a doctor looking to help cure her sister in law, infected with genes also. 

Again, I am trying not to give away too much plot here.There is plenty of action and the characters are nicely drawn.  I have read a few of Pinero's vampire romances and these will not disappoint if you are looking to fill in those hot stops. I have enjoyed all of her books. 


WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK?

Contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing address (no PO Boxes)
Contest ends on 11.24.10 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 11.25.10
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.
This giveaway is sponsored by Hatchette Book Group and 5 books will be available.
Only one winner per household address!

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97 comments:

  1. What an interesting book! I thought it was interesting that Cardiad was born in Cuba and helped launch a Latino book line with Kensington early in her career.
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  2. Hi. I loved the first book and am reading the second. I'm actually using it as my reward for writing. I can't read the next chapter until I've worked on my own book. I can't wait to get to work writing today so that I can find out what happens next in STRONGER THAN SIN!!

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  3. This is a great series. I even included your giveaway in my Crazy Contest Sentence for today!

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  4. I gave you an award, because I like your blog - http://100leaves.blogspot.com/2010/11/life-is-good-award.html

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  5. +1 visited her site and found out she has free reads on there
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  7. Sounds like a good book I would love to read it.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  8. Sounds like a good read. Thanks to the info on her website, I bought the Kindle version of Sins of the Flesh for 1.99 on Amazon. Can't wait to read it!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
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  13. Hello Caridad,
    That waas a great trailer on your series, I enjoyed seeing into your mind.
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  14. Hello everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to share the day with me. I appreciate your support.

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  20. Thank you all for dropping by and good luck in the contest!

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  28. Moonfever, an anthology which includes Caridad, debuted at #32 on the New York Times extended Best Seller list.
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  29. Thanks for the opportunity :)

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  32. I found it interesting that Caridad earned her juris doctor from St. John’s University and became the first female partner of Abelman, Frayne & Schwab, an intellectual property firm in midtown Manhattan.

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  42. Interesting fact: Caridad's love of the written word developed when her fifth grade teacher assigned a project to write a book that would be placed in a class lending library.

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  43. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  45. Love the cover to this book and I can't wait to read it as I've read the previous book in this series by Caridad and it was great! Thanks for the contest.

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  51. I loved the first book in this series.
    It's interesting that she is an attorney.
    I met her at the RWA literacy signing amd she was very nice.

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    An email has been sent to the lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). They have until Monday to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I have increased the time to respond since this is a holiday weekend.


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